Anyone use a Resume Service?

[black2002ls]

Yeah it's pretty hard to get in without experience, but I have seen a decent number of postings for entry level just not sure on the physics thing. Have you tried looking for multidiscipline, optics, or reliability engineering positions?

I know I was one of the only in my graduating class with an offer despite being far from the highest gpa. Internships are the single most important thing for getting jobs after graduation.

I try to preach internship every chance I get. I talked for hours to incoming freshmen and lower classmen about how important getting an internship was when i was going back for my IE degree. I am not beyond entry level, and that is mostly what I look for when I search postings. I understand the need for the automated systems, but it makes it that much harder to find jobs. There are several local plants that wont take my resume, and barely take phone calls. They refer people to the websites. I cant tell you how many people have hand delivered my resume to hiring managers.

[Ruffdaddy]

Oh trust me everyones having these problems. There's such a huge labor pool to choose from. It's easier to get a job when you already have one than when you don't. And I strongly suggest not going back for IE if you were considering it. Look into systems engineering as a masters if you can.

[Ruffdaddy]

I'm surprised our discussion has made it this far without slow99

[black2002ls]

lol. Ive had the itch to take some more classes. I am up here in BFE and the only tech related programs are IE and Construction Engineering. ( Texas A&M Commerce) I should probably study a little and take whatever the equivalent of the GRE is now. Ive hoped to find a place that will pay for my continuing ed.

[Roscoe]

I've changed my resume for almost every job I've applied to. A generic resume doesn't cut it these days.

Lots of qualified talent seeking employment. Set yourself a part and invest the time.

[2011GT]

lol. Ive had the itch to take some more classes. I am up here in BFE and the only tech related programs are IE and Construction Engineering. ( Texas A&M Commerce) I should probably study a little and take whatever the equivalent of the GRE is now. Ive hoped to find a place that will pay for my continuing ed.

Have you tried applying at L3?

[black2002ls]

Have you tried applying at L3?

I have. That is where we did our safety presentation for changes and improvements to their parking lot. I've had a couple of people hand deliver my resume and no luck.

[mustangguy289]

Keep it simple, use keywords from the actual job listing, and just keep putting them out. I've been having trouble too but just got two call backs today and have an interview coming up. Good luck

You are a Mechanical Engineer correct? Fresh out of college? PM if you are still looking for a job.

[Ruffdaddy]

You are a Mechanical Engineer correct? Fresh out of college? PM if you are still looking for a job.

Don't do it TENGRAM...it's a tarp! He only pays with trident layers anyways!

[mustangguy289]

I know I was one of the only in my graduating class with an offer despite being far from the highest gpa. Internships are the single most important thing for getting jobs after graduation.

Same here. I graduated with a 3.14 and had an offer from the company I was interning for at the time and from the employer I am with now the week before I walked across the stage. I graduated with a lot of guys who had the 4.0's and close to it but no experience and they couldn't even get a call back.

Good rule for engineering... try to keep GPA above 3.0 and from Sophmore year on, work internships/ co-ops. The more you get, the more diversified your experience will be. This will make finding a job much easier.

[mustangguy289]

Don't do it TENGRAM...it's a tarp! He only pays with trident layers anyways!

Damn you! haha. My company is looking for another entry level engineer... and in a few weeks they might be looking for second one .

[mustangguy289]

To the OP, how long is your resume?

[black2002ls]

1 page formatted like most technical resume examples I could find. I search mostly for entry level positions, but most of what I find are positions requiring 5 + years exp. sometimes I apply anyway. I keep an updated resume on the hiring server for L3, lockheed martin, cytec engineered materials, raytheon, sikoursky helicopter and boeing I believe

[Ruffdaddy]

All of those places pick the top of the top based on co-ops, gpa, or another factor setting you apart. They are hard to get in to, and most positions see hundreds of applicants. Plus, they typically only hire new hires from their co-op pool. Lastly, they are nearly all laying off right now. I suggest trying elsewhere to build up experience. Maybe manufacturing facility, or place with not so interesting parts and lower starting salaries around the 50s.

[black2002ls]

starting salary isnt a concern. Ive never seen more than 20k in a year anyhow! I have been looking in my spare time the last few days. I need to update my resume again with current dates and addresses.